Everyone loves fruits. Strawberries, bananas, and mangoes are some of the favorite fruits we have. But now it is time to expand that list. And one of the uncommon fruits that you must try at least once is the dragon fruit.
Dragon Fruit, which is also known in various other names such as Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Strawberry Pear, Night-blooming Cereus, Cinderella plant, and Belle of the Night, is a magnificent plant with beautiful and stunning fruit. Its flavor is slightly similar to the flavor of melon and kiwi. Dragon Fruit is native to South America, but can also be found in many Southeast Asian countries including, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The fruit is very popular in many countries because it contains many minerals and vitamins.
Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit contains a lot of Vitamin C. So it has the ability to boost the immune system of the body. It can be very helpful in Europe and USA in the cold seasons.
Dragon fruit contains almost no cholesterol, fat or trans-fat, which makes it a perfect food in case you are struggling with weight issues.
Vitamin B1 in dragon fruit can help human bodies in generating lots more energy while metabolizing carbohydrates.
Vitamin B3 in dragon fruit can moisturize our skin, which enhances its appearance.
Dragon fruit contains Vitamin B12. This makes it a natural appetite stimulant and an ideal fruit for anyone who recently recovered from an illness and has lost the appetite.
Dragon fruit contains a lot of dietary fiber. While 100g of fresh Dragon fruit contains 1g of fiber, 100g of dried Dragon fruit can contain up to 10g of fiber. This makes it perfect for anyone who suffers from irregular bowel movements or constipation. It can also help prevent urine infections (UTI). Keep in mind that red dragon fruits usually contain more fiber than yellow ones.
Dragon fruit can help lower the blood glucose level in type 2 diabetes patients. Studies have also shown that the glucose in the Dragon fruit has the ability to help in controlling the blood sugar level of any diabetes patient.
Dragon fruit is rich in antioxidants, which are well-known to prevent cancer and help detoxify by binding free radicals.
Dragon fruit can help improve eyesight, prevent hypertension and also improve memory.
Nutritional Values of Dragon Fruit
100g of raw Dragon Fruit (of which 55g are edible) contains;
